Mastalucky23

At the park and rod is closed for the day. Here we go again

At the park now and they've already closed Rod for the day. Was hoping for a night ride but oh well, off to thunderhead

I'll never understand why people base an ENTIRE trip around one ride. Dollywood has so much more to offer than just Lightning Rod.

Why stay open until midnight when half the rides are closed? Been there quite a few times after dark and only a handful of attractions are operating, doesn't make any sense.

I'm calling it now.. LR won't be open by the fourth. Urgh

Was at the park yesterday and was told by one of the people up front that it won't be open for a few more weeks. So, I guess around or after July 4th? Such a pity

Well I was at the park literally all day today with no sign of activity around Lrod at all. All the lights were off, no one out at the front of the que, and the bay doors were shut in the station. It looked deserted. Even everyone walking by the station, seeing the sign at the entrance of the park and on the tram back to the parking lot had nothing but negative things to say. It's become a joke to the guests. I'm not bashing Dollywood, it's my favorite park. I'm Just letting you all know what I witnessed today with the negative feedback from guests.

Well today is the day I'm headed to the park and looks like Rod is already listed CD. This is my 6th different trip this year with still no luck. I'm sure I'll have a great day regardless but can't help but feel already disappointed. I'm officially giving up hope for this ride. Sure it was a great idea etc. but a definite failed project. So frustrating to see it just sitting there every time I go with no one on it or working on it. I know people are still trying to give the park a pass over this but I'm just over it. If it stays it stays if it goes it goes. It was fun the first and only time I rode it but it's definitely not my favorite ride at the park like many people. Oh well, just a let down. Better luck next year I suppose

Link Well it's about time. This should've been done way before now. Oh well, there goes my chance for LRod this year.

Still going to the park on Saturday but doesn't look like Rod will be open anytime soon. Oh well, I hate it for the park though. I just wish Dollywood would make a statement, announcement or something at least. The thing has been closed for almost two weeks now with no word as to what the problem is. It's very frustrating

Apparently the rumor right now (and according to a couple employees) they are waiting for a "part" that SHOULD arrive sometime this week. Sigh

Making my 6th attempt this year for LR for this coming up Saturday. If it's true that the part they are waiting on arrives this week then maybe it will be running by this coming up weekend. I'm still going in with the mindset of not being able to ride. Fingers crossed

Looks like it's closed again for the day. Not looking too promising for Memorial Day weekend. Oh well

Honestly, Lightning Rod is a failed concept, its downtime levels are poor. I honestly don't see it being long before it gets torn down. I'll agree that the concept has failed lol but I don't see it being torn down anytime soon. Maybe some MAJOR tweaks and what not. Anyone going in the foreseeable future should just go with the mindset of not riding :/

Kinda bumping this with an update, we actually may be looking at going Friday on our way down instead but aren't locked into either option. Any input is appreciated. I have never been to the Gatlinburg area on a holiday weekend. Went a couple years ago during Memorial Day weekend and will never go again lol love it out there but Memorial Day, and Fourth of July are the MOST crowded times of the summer. It was terrible trying to get around, plus Dollywood was at full capacity. All I'll say is good luck lol

I live only 3 hours away and have season passes. Have been 4 different times this year and have yet to get a chance to ride once. My most anticipated addition they've ever had has left me in disappointment every time I've gone lol so from now on going in with the mindset of not getting to ride is the way to go. Love Dollywood, it's my absolute favorite park.. but I'm not going to hype myself up to ride something that's closed more than it is operational, and while it's a good ride it's hard to classify it as the best ride ever or the best ride of the park when it's barely open. I don't know, I know they have some major issues with it at the moment. I'm sure I'll change my mind about it once (or if) it's ever consistently operating. There's so much more to do and see at Dwood other than LR

I'm about to just give up hope on LR. Have been 4 different times this year and have yet to ride once. 2 times I've been in line and the ride has gone down and the other two times it's just been closed all day for "maintenance". Sorry but this getting ridiculous at this point. Next time I go I'm just going in with the thought of not getting to ride. The fact that it's already been closed 3 days in a row is not a good sign. Oh well, hate it for the park though.

Not even open two days and Mystery Mine already having mechanical issues...urgh